Goal Net Government Bids & RFPs

All work must be completed in time for sod to take root in the same growing season. Respondents must include a detailed construction schedule with milestones for design, permitting, procurement, construction, and sod installation.

Payments shall be made within 45 days of delivery and acceptance of contracted items/services or within 30 days upon receipt of a verified claim for payment. The city will only make payment for work or materials completed or received. Invoices should be emailed to kwaldo@manchesternh. gov.

A minimum of one 1 year warranty for all work, including labor, equipment, and material installations, is required. The contractor guarantees that all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall remain in force and not be disclaimed.

Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience with athletic field design and construction, ability to meet seasonal deadlines for sod establishment, cost competitiveness, understanding of project constraints and approach, quality and clarity of proposed schedule, and references and past performance.

If the proposal amount exceeds $250,000, respondents must be prequalified. Prequalification requires not having defaulted on contracts within three years, maintaining a permanent place of business, having adequate personnel and equipment, suitable financial status, appropriate technical experience, registration with the Secretary of State in New Hampshire, satisfactory performance on previous similar contracts, and not having failed to complete previous contracts on time.

Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet deadlines. For substantial completion, the contractor shall pay $200 for each day that expires after the due date. For completion of remaining work after substantial completion, the contractor shall pay $500 for each day that expires after the due date.

Respondents are encouraged to visit the site and conduct a thorough visual examination. Site visits should be arranged by the respondent and completed at least twenty-four 24 hours before the question deadline. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is encouraged but not required.

All questions must be received no later than 10 am, seven 7 business days before the submission deadline. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of proposals may not be answered.

Proposals may be rejected if they are nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional. Proposals that add terms or conditions, take exceptions to RFP provisions, or attempt to alter contract documents may be rejected as nonresponsive. Negligence in preparing the proposal does not confer a right to withdraw after opening.

The bid opening is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. Bids must be physically received at Woonsocket City Hall, Office of Purchasing, or uploaded electronically on BidNet before this time.

The bid notice states that payment shall be made on the terms of net 30 days and will be computed from either the date of actual delivery of the goods or the date an acceptable invoice is received, whichever is later.

The bid notice states that every unit delivered or any work completed under the contract is to be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of one year unless otherwise specified.

The city shall award the contract to the bidder whose offer has been determined to be the best responsible bid and is substantially responsive to the bidding documents, provided further that the bidder is determined to be qualified to perform the contract satisfactorily.

Minimum qualifications include fifteen years of experience in managed information technology services, five years in cloud server management, five years with the Fortinet offering, a valid Fortinet Certified Professional certificate, a proven track record of working with the public sector, fifteen years of experience in wireless networking technology, and fifteen years of experience in network security.

The contractor must agree to pay as liquidated damages the sum of five hundred dollars (****) for each consecutive calendar day the work does not commence or is not completed on time as agreed.

The deadline to submit questions regarding this solicitation is June 9, 2026, prior to 4:30 p. m.

Failure to meet specified deadlines, follow specific submission instructions, enclose all required documents, or appropriately sign and date documents will result in the bid being disqualified.

The bid submission requirements state that hard copy proposals must be received by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, by 11:00 a. m. EST. Electronic copies are also being accepted on the BidNet Direct platform by the same deadline.

The bid notice specifies net 30-day terms for billing and payment. Payment will be made via ACH unless the vendor requests check issuance.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the firm's provided experience and qualifications, approach to key issues, and cost-effectiveness. The city also considers adherence to proposal requirements, references, and other factors in the city's best interest.

Minimum requirements for the consultant include being a licensed paramedic with working knowledge and prior experience in ambulatory services, preferably in a municipal setting, and experience in quality assurance. The ability to develop monthly reporting, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively is also required.

Failure to deliver in accordance with specifications will be cause for the City of Flint to cancel the contract or any part thereof and purchase on the open market, charging any additional cost to the contractor/vendor.

The bid notice mentions that bid protests can be filed if a bidder believes they are aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of the purchase order or contract, as outlined in Flint City Charter section ****, a specific deadline for filing a protest is not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Risks for disqualification include failure to use the bid form, failure to bid on all items, not submitting required documents such as the affidavit, and violations of ethics provisions which may lead to debarment.

The bid submission deadline is June 4th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

The bid notice requires compliance with various federal and local regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Civil Rights Act, Executive Orders on minority and female business enterprise utilization, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and specific Allegheny County programs for MBE/WBE and veteran-owned small businesses. It also specifies that this is a Section 3 project requiring the utilization of lower-income residents and Section 3 business concerns.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.